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Definitions

standard of living

NOUN

level of material comfort

Synonyms

WEAK

Example Sentences

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Less than half of retirees surveyed said their standard of living is excellent or very good.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

If you haven’t figured it out, the main export of the U.S. is our standard of living.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A bad stretch at the wrong time can affect how long savings will last and reduce the standard of living a retiree can sustain.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Here, the standard of living refers to the ability to afford goods and services as well as carry out household tasks and manage finances.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The only bright spot is, I get Haymitch to hire Hazelle as a housekeeper, resulting in some extra money for her and greatly increasing Haymitch’s standard of living.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins